Curricular information is subject to change.
Following successful completion of all elements in this module students should be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the structure and function relationships underpinning the fundamental workings of the digestive system
Anatomy, physiology and histology of the digestive system
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Student Learning | 52 |
| Lectures | 24 |
| Practical | 12 |
| Computer Aided Lab | 12 |
| Total | 100 |
This module will be easier to understand if you already have some basic knowledge of structure and function (muscles, blood vessels, nerves). The practical classes in this module include whole-body dissection and computer-based histology.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): A 45 mark paper with a balanced blend of question types (MCQ, fill in the blank, identify and order structures and processes) Part A-Anatomy & Imaging Part B-Physiology |
End of trimester Duration: 1 hr(s) |
Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 80 |
No |
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: Anatomy Spotter Test-20 questions in 20 minutes | Week 11 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: Best 2 grades from 3 summative histology CAL quizzes. | Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 14, Week 15 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Overall feedback will be provided via Brightspace. Requests for individualised feedback can be accommodated. Any student wishing to avail of this should arrange an appointment with the module coordinator.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ms Andrea Cradock | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Paul Crossey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Eoin Cummins | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Assoc Professor Neil Gerard Docherty | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Lucy McKenna | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Thomas Campbell | Tutor |